Morning Connection
Morning Connection
About Morning Connection
Morning Connection is local news, sports, and conversations with special guests from around the community. Listen here for podcasts of previous interviews.
Q & A with Dan
GROWING UP: I'm a local boy, born in Clearfield and grew up there until age 12. My family moved to DuBois, where my teen "growing up" years were spent. Other than four years in Tennessee for my college education, I have lived in the DuBois area all my life.
GETTING INTO RADIO: My radio experience began with sports reports at a college radio station in Chattanooga, TN during the fall of 1984. My local radio career started in the summer of 1985 at WDBA-FM in DuBois, PA.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Host of the "Positive Alternative" music program, Morning Show host, Afternoon Drive host, Program/Music Director, and eventually, General Manager -- all at WDBA-FM, DuBois from 1988-2007.
FUNNY RADIO STORY: While doing live play-by-play for a high school football broadcast, an EMERGENCY bathroom situation became evident. Three minutes remained in the game, but I knew that was going to be two minutes too long to wait. I pointed to my partner who was there to keep stats and give "color analysis," and I quickly departed the broadcast booth. The poor guy was left alone to finish the game and post-game show. It was funny after everything was resolved.
ONE PERSON IN HISTORY YOU'D LIKE TO MEET: Ronald Reagan
THREE DINNER GUESTS: Thomas Sowell, Victor Davis Hanson, John MacArthur
FAVORITE SINGER OR GROUP: Keith Green, Petra, Third Day, Newsboys
FAVORITE TV SHOWS: WKRP in Cincinnati, Last Man Standing, The Office, Duck Dynasty
WORDS TO LIVE BY: "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?"
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak, Seafood, Pizza
BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: Coke Zero
HOBBIES: Sports card collecting
LIFE GOAL: To be a man of integrity who honors and glorifies God
GREATEST FEAR: Failing or disappointing my family
CHARITY OF CHOICE: Compassion International
Our Episodes
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Chris Heasley of Shankel's Pharmacy - September 18, 2026
Chris Heasley of Shankel's Pharmacy in DuBois recounts the story of how he has gone from being a pharmacist intern 13 years ago to becoming the new owner and operator. He also talks about the... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - September 16, 2026
Shirley Dahrouge, Executive Director of Downtown DuBois Inc, reports on the following upcoming events: Grapes and Hops Tour, judging for the Scarecrow Light Pole Decorating Contest, Fall Festival,... Read more.
Week #3 of District 9 football in review, and a preview of week #4 games. Brockway Rovers Coach Jake Heigel comments on this week's game against Port Allegany ... plus a recap of District 9... Read more.
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Rovers Recap - Coach Jake Heigel - September 14, 2026
Brockway Rovers Head Football Coach Jake Heigel recaps his team's 33-8 win over St. Marys Friday night. He also previews this week's matchup with Port... Read more.
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Rovers Recap - Brockway Football Coach Jake Heigel - September 8, 2026
Brockway Rovers Football Coach, Jake Heigel, comments on the Rovers 34-18 loss to DuBois Friday night, and he previews this week's home game vs. St.... Read more.
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Monday Morning with the Manager and Mayor (Tuesday edition) - September 8, 2026
Updates from the City of DuBois Manager, Joe Fleming; and City of DuBois Mayor, Barry... Read more.
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DuBois Football Fridays - new E.J. Mansell Stadium procedures - September 2, 2026
DuBois School District Security Officer, Janice Bart, and Athletic Director, Dew Spicher, share important new plans and procedures that will be in effect for E.J. Mansell Stadium starting Friday,... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - September 2, 2026
Shirley Dahrouge, the Executive Director of Downtown DuBois Inc, share information about the DuBois Farmers Market, the Scarecrow Light Post Decorating Contest, the Grapes and Hops Tour, and the... Read more.
District 9 football and soccer scores ... plus a look at the week #2 schedule of D9 football... Read more.
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Rovers Recap - Coach Jake Heigel - September 1, 2026
Brockway Rovers Head Coach Jake Heigel recaps his team's 35-20 loss to Keystone, and looks forward to this week's game against... Read more.
Rich Rhoades, Sports Editor of the Jeffersonian-Democrat and writer and contributor for the Courier-Express and Tri-County Weekend, joins Dan for another preview of District 9 high school football.... Read more.
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Midweek Chat - Downtown DuBois Inc - August 19, 2026
The Palumbo's Meat Market Meat Raffle, Scarecrow Light Post Decorating Contest, Grapes and Hops Walking Tour, and Fall Fest are the topics and events covered in this Midweek Chat with Downtown... Read more.
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Tri-County Insider News Week in Review - August 14, 2026
Priority Media News Director, Bronson Rasmussen, presents the top and most interacted-with local news stories from the past week. He also shares his pick of the top story of the... Read more.
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DuBois Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update - Jodi August - August 10, 2026
The upcoming Business Connections Luncheon and Touch-a-Truck events are the focus of this weekly update for the Greater DuBois Chamber of... Read more.
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Around PA's 75th - State Representative Mike Armanini - July 31, 2026
Representative Armanini reports on the PA state budget, and proposed legislation regarding sentencing guidelines for those charged with second-degree murder as well as proposed tax relief measures.... Read more.
